Messi's son Thiago made a member of Newell's Old Boys... at three days old

Lionel Messi's son Thiago has already been made a member of Newell’s Old Boys' supporters club, after an agreement was reached between the club and the infant's grandfather, Jorge.

The Argentina club - for whom Messi played at youth level before moving to the Nou Camp aged 13- issued an official membership card for the baby, who was born in Barcelona on November 2.

Fast movers: Newell's Old Boys have made Thiago Messi the latest member of their supporters' club

Club officials will travel to Europe
with the official documentation for their newest member, whilst a
replica kit will also be delivered, which is adorned with the child's
name and the iconic No 10, which has been made famous by the Argentina
captain.

Lionel Messi was born in the Argentine city of Rosario, located 200 miles north west of Buenos Aires and remains a fan of Newell’s, his hometown team.

Prime mover: Jorge Messi (right) initiated the move

Newell’s is in the midst of one of its best seasons in memory, sitting on top of the Argentine first division under new coach Gerardo Martino.

Martino coached Paraguay to the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.